Antigua, September 16 (IANS). Cricket West Indies announced a 15 -member team for the two Test series against India, with Tejnarayan Chandrapaul and Elk Athanaji. The series will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi from October 2 to 14. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship. After 2018, the Western India visit India for the first time for the test series. Along with Tejnarayan Chandrapaul, Elk Athanaji also got a chance. Chandrapaul and Athanaji were recorded to strengthen the bat of the top order, while Pierre was included in the team as the second expert spinner in the team after a spectacular performance in the West Indies. He took the most 41 wickets in the West Indies championship. The selection group has decided to relax Gudkesh Moti for the Red Ball series, given the demands of the upcoming Limited Obswing program, the biggest attraction of which is the ICC T20 World Championships held in February and March next year. Head coach Sammy said: “Playing in the subcontinent is always a challenge, and we have chosen a team to be competitive in these circumstances. It will be our second series as a test team, but once we are committed to the plans of our brand and team, we have already shown what we can do as a unit.” Sammy said: “The return of Chandrapaul will recently be helpful to turn our happiness into the top order, and the Athanaz is also included in the team because of its strength and features against spin bowl. Cricket Director Miles Baskom underlines the thinking behind the team selection and says: “Our approach to team selection is made wise and thoughtful. We are considering the skills needed to succeed against competitive teams, sports conditions and specific competitor.” He added: “Therefore, the decision to include the players is not only taken on the basis of their recent achievement, but also kept in mind which players in our pool are best suited to deliver positive results on these surfaces, against the competitor of this level.” The team reached Ahmedabad on September 24. Western India’s Test Tour: Roston Chase (Captain), Joler Warikan (Vice Captain), Kevalan Anderson, Elk Athanaji, John Campbell, Tejanarayan Chandrapaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Aljari Joseph, Aljari Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kiri Piyere, Khairi Piyre, Khairi Piyre, Khairi Piyre, Jeden King, Jeden King, Tour Program: First Test: 2-6 October 2025-Narendra Modi Stage, Ahmedabad Second Test: 10-14 October, 2025-Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. -Ians pack/
Chandrapaul returns in the West Indies for two Test series against India
